People and Their Use of Social Media — A Study With the Help of Uses & Gratification Theory of Mass Communication

ANIK  DAS SACT, GOBARDANGA HINDU COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION.                                           ABSTRACT :- Social media like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram etc are very popular among people of all ages. Its popularity is growing day by day. In the days of lockdown people got so much used to scrolling the wall of social media. Those … Read more

Shamapochan: The essence of Cursed Drama Lessons in Rabindra’s Drama Application

Dr. Amartya Mukhopadhyay, Sangeet Bhawan, Visva-Bharati শাপমোচন : রবীন্দ্রনাট্য প্রয়োগে অভিশপ্ত নাট্যপাঠের মর্মকথা Abstract This abstract delves into the profound exploration of curse-driven narratives within the realm of Rabindranath Tagore’s dramatic literature, particularly focusing on the concept of “Shapmochan” or “Curse-Liberation.” Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet, playwright, and philosopher, has left an indelible mark … Read more

Music in Secular Rituals and Festivals of Bengal

ড.শ্রাবণী সেন, আ্যসোসিয়েট প্রফেসর,সঙ্গীত বিভাগ,তারকেশ্বর ডিগ্রি কলেজ,তারকেশ্বর,হুগলী Music in Secular Rituals and Festivals of Bengal Rituals and traditions play a vital role in cultural preservation. Festivals provide a platform for the transmission of cultural values, rituals and traditions from one generation to the next. They also provide a sense of identity and belonging for individuals … Read more

Deciphering Melodic Alchemy: A Comparative Study of Melody and Improvisation in Indian Classical and Jazz Fusion

Subhadip Das Designation: UGC NET SRF, Dept. of Hindustani Classical Music, Sangit Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal Abstract The article titled “Deciphering Melodic Alchemy: A Comparative Study of Melody and Improvisation in Indian Classical and Jazz Fusion” explores the complex dynamics that exist within the fusion of Jazz and Indian classical music. This work delves … Read more

A Classification of Folk Music Instruments in Western Odisha According to Natya Shastra

Mr. Sunil Mahanand, Assistant Professor Department Of Performing Art, KISS, Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive classification of folk music instruments in Western Odisha, India, based on the principles outlined in the ancient Indian text Natya Shastra. Folk music plays a significant role in the cultural fabric of Odisha, … Read more

A Classification of Folk Music Instruments in Western Odisha According to Natya Shastra

Mr. Sunil Mahanand, Assistant Professor Department Of Performing Art, KISS, Deemed to be University,Bhubaneswar, Odisha Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive classification of folk music instruments in Western Odisha, India, based on the principles outlined in the ancient Indian text Natya Shastra. Folk music plays a significant role in the cultural fabric of Odisha, with … Read more

The Cultural Tapestry: Exploring Religion and Identity in Manipuri Dance

Dr. Rinki Mahato, Assistant Professor, Department of Performing Arts, Kiss Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar & Mr. Sunil Mahanand, Assistant Professor, Department of Performing Arts, Kiss Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar Abstract: “The Cultural Tapestry: Exploring Religion and Identity in Manipuri Dance” delves into the intricate interplay of religion and identity within the traditional art … Read more

Continuity of Bhakti movement

Dr. Srabani Sen, Associate Professor, Tarakeswar Degree College Bhakti is a Sanskrit word that means ‘devotion’. The Bhakti movement was a medieval Indian religious and social reform movement that emphasized devotion and spiritual connection with the divine. It aimed to reform society by removing the boundaries of caste, creed and gender between the devotee and … Read more